I wanted a bag that wasn't too small or too big. My trusty Adidas bag was missing, but I finally found it :) I am so glad I did!
Here is what is inside for baby boy:
- 2 side snap onesies. I remember using these with Liza so I figured I might this time too. He'll be snuggled in this, a diaper, and a soft blanket until we go home.
- Knit hat to keep his tiny head warm. Liza wore the same one in the hospital.
- Nightgown just in case I want to dress him.
- Going home outfit.
- 2 pairs soft socks
- Pacifier
- Aden & Anais swaddle blanket (I am sooo excited to use it!)
I used everything that I packed and sent the hubby home for another swaddle blanket and another outfit. We were in the hospital during the coldest days we have had in a long, long time so I wanted some little pants and extra socks to help keep Will nice and warm.
Here is what is inside for me:
Pair of pj's in a size up from what I normally wear. I remember feeling so bloated last time.
- Nursing tank, a few pairs of "granny panties" (the mesh ones from the hospital never fit me), and socks.
- Flip flops for the shower
- Sweatpants and a hoodie to wear home.
- Makeup Bag with just the essentials-cover up, blush, mascara, eyeliner, elastics/bobby pin, contact stuff, etc. (Don't forget your moisturizer like I did!)
- Toiletry Bag with my shampoo, conditioner, brush & mini blow dryer, body wash, and deodorant.
- Nook and charger (I plan on sending the hubby home at night to be with Liza so maybe I'll have time to pretend I am reading?)
- Big sister gift for Liza
I used everything I packed. I am very proud of myself for not overpacking! Woohoo! If there is a next time, I will be sure to have a water bottle with me for the hospital room. I hate drinking out of those flimsy plastic cups. Oh, and I did regret not bringing my Boppy with me. Thankfully, my hubby grabbed it on one of his trips home. I didn't use it with Liza, but it was very helpful this time around with Will.
I think I'll leave my purse and take a small tote bag with me to the labor room. Here is what I think I'll take with me:
- Small case with chap stick, glasses, contact case, bobby pins & elastic.
- Baby book for footprints
- Camera
- Phone charger
- Possibly a few snacks for my husband & an extra shirt
- Wallet (at least my ID)
I was in the labor room for less than 3 hours (thank you, God!) so I didn't need much. We used our cell phones, camera, and baby book. If I would have been in there longer than I am pretty sure I would have used everything in the bag!
What did you take with you?
XOXO Sarah
Pretty much exactly what you brought, separated the same way!! I brought magazines for the labor room, too, in case I had any wait time in there. (Although, the one time I did, I took a quick 20 min nap.) Wow- i remember packing these things like it was yesterday! Best wishes to you!!!
ReplyDeleteI packed the same things. Except I also packed my ipod and a dock for it, I had it on during labor and once we were in our room. It was so nice to have and made the room so peaceful! I also packed snacks! And snacks for Emily while she was visiting! I feel like I was just there having J! Crazy how quickly it went by! Best wishes and I can't wait to meet the little guy!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! Snacks for LIza! And I need an Ipod dock, can you believe I don't have one?
DeleteBring charger for the camera too. And bring a second A&A blanket just in case it gets dirty, etc. so you have enough for your stay. And a good sense of humor for whatever doesn't go as planned (learned that one when M was born). Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCharger and extra blanket are in the bag! Good thinking :)
DeleteP.S. I have NO plan or expectations because nothing ever happens the way you think! lol
DeleteYou are so prepared!! Reading this makes me realize I still have some things to pack! I better get moving, I'm 39 weeks today!
ReplyDeleteI forgot chapstick and shampoo the first time around! The second time I remembered. I also brought a CD to play in the L&D room. They had CD players in there. I suppose now you could just turn on your iTunes or Spotify! Now i feel like it was forever ago that I had my kids!
ReplyDeleteI didn't bring music the first time. Maybe I will this time around. Couldn't hurt?!
DeleteGreat bag! I was so glad to have comfy PJs with me. YUCK to those hospital gowns! Good luck "reading" :)
ReplyDeleteThis is bringing back memories! Pjs and anything that makes you feel like home away from home- music, camera, shampoo and other bath products you love. Wishing you congratulations, I am so excited for you to have your baby! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your comments! I am getting so excited, but I am sure the bag will stay packed and in it's place for weeks! LOL
ReplyDeletePretty much the same thing as you plus an ipad and macbook :) I am so excited for you to have that baby!!
ReplyDeleteJust reading this got me all excited for you. The anticipation!
ReplyDeletegoing home outfit...memories. i think i pretty much packed the same stuff - but no nook. haha wishing you lots of luck!!!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I'm trying to think back... I didn't pack a LOT, but I also remember asking Phil to bring something back for me (slippers and a bathrobe, if I remember correctly). I didn't get much done other than holding the baby, writing in the baby book, flipping through TV channels because I couldn't sleep. I forgot shampoo 'n' stuff, probably because I was hoping I could just go home, but maybe I'll remember this time around. I brought a few clothing items for the baby, a blanket, camera, soothing CD, chapstick (I used this a lot during labor because my lips kept getting so dry), comfy pants and nursing tops. What's your big sister gift for Liza? I want to make doll carriers for the kiddos so they can carry their "babies" while I'm carrying mine. Let's just see if I can get it done! Since Josiah was three weeks early, I'm going to be ready by then! We were told we shouldn't leave anything too valuable, like the camera, so I think I had Phil bring it back and forth so it wouldn't get stolen if I fell asleep or something. I didn't bother packing extra stuff for Phil and Gwen because they weren't with me the whole time and could get them at home or pick them up along the way.
ReplyDeletewe keep telling my boss she needs to pack a hospital bag… she's due in less than two weeks and says she hasn't even thought about it. i'll definitely be sharing this with her! :) good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI can't even remember what I packed. But I remember I forgot to get slippers (I never wore them at home) and they didn't want me walking around without them.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so exciting! You're getting so close! I can't wait to be pregnant so I can have a bag to pack. :)
ReplyDeleteMy bag was very similar! I delivered in a hospital that has labor/delivery/recovery rooms though so I never had to leave. I love the Aden & Anais blankets! OH and I forgot flip-flops both times. I'm putting in my mental list for when we go for a third. :)
ReplyDeleteI remember doing a very similar bag. I did have some aromatherapy with me in case I felt anxious. Some lavender. This time I will probably bring my iPad too. :)
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